Painter – Paint Preparation, 1st or 2nd Shift, 4/10s

Job overview

The Painter – Paint Preparation role is onsite in Altoona, IA. Compensation is not specified. Robinson, Inc. provides manufacturing solutions for the industries it serves and is employee-owned. The Painter prepares and coats products, inspects finishes, and maintains painting equipment to help deliver quality metal fabrication projects on time. The position offers a choice of first or second shift on a 4/10 schedule.

What you'll do

• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings to products and substrates
• safely hang or handle products using hooks and carts
• inspect parts and perform sanding or body work when needed
• mask parts and plug holes to prevent overspray
• mix paint and additives to specification
• adjust process parameters for conditions and coating irregularities
• inspect, repair, or repaint parts
• manage time for on-time project delivery
• perform preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment, booths, and filtration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

painter

paint preparation

first shift or second shift

4/10 schedule

coatings

metal fabrication

quality inspection

equipment maintenance

altoona ia

robinson inc.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Employee-owned company; earliest start date is December 7, 2026; first- or second-shift 4/10 schedule.

About the employer

Robinson, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.